How to pronounce Davey
Say it like DAY-vee. Davey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
- DAY
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Davey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Davey
American and British speakers say Davey in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪvi/ in the US and /ˈdeɪvi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-vee.
What does Davey mean?
- A village in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States.
Words that rhyme with Davey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Davey.
Words that sound like Davey
Questions about saying Davey
How do you pronounce Davey?
Say DAY-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪvi/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Davey?
Davey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · vee.
Do Americans and Brits say Davey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪvi/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪvi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Davey?
Davey sounds the same as Davy, devi, davie in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.